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Single IV Air Venting Needle – Sterile Disposable – With Hydrophobic Filter
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A sterile, single-use IV Air Venting Needle, essential for treating Pneumothorax and managing fluid flow in rigid IV containers.
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The needle designed to treat Pneumothorax.
Designed with precision and patient safety in mind, this sterile, disposable needle is a vital tool in a range of medical settings. Its primary function is to manage Pneumothorax, commonly known as a collapsed lung, and to facilitate fluid flow in rigid IV fluid containers. The needle is equipped with a filtered end, ensuring both safety and hygiene and is intended for single use to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.
Each needle is packed in an individual peel pouch, maintaining its sterility until the point of use. This product is essential in environments where rapid and effective response is crucial, such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, ambulatory care, laboratories, and operating theatres. The introduction of this needle has been particularly significant in theatres with the use of IV paracetamol in glass bottles.
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7 Benefits of the Single IV Air Venting Needle
- Sterile for safe and hygienic use
- Specifically designed for the effective management of Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
- Equipped with a filtered end to ensure cleanliness and safety
- Disposable, ensuring each use is with a fresh, uncontaminated needle
- Ideal for both treating Pneumothorax and breaking the vacuum in fluid bags
- Single-use design enhances patient safety by eliminating the risk of cross-contamination
- Each needle is individually wrapped in a peel pouch for convenience and sterility maintenance
What is the Single IV Air Venting Needle used for?
The Single IV Air Venting Needle is a versatile medical device primarily utilised for the treatment of Pneumothorax, a condition commonly known as a collapsed lung. It plays a crucial role in immediate needle decompression by being attached to a syringe and inserted into the chest cavity.
Additionally, this needle is adept at breaking the vacuum in fluid bags, facilitating smoother medical procedures. Commonly referred to as an IV air venting needle or air inlet needle, it features a robust stainless steel needle with a one-way valve and a plastic hub that includes a hydrophobic filter. For added safety and hygiene, the needle is equipped with a protective sheath.
How to use the Single IV Air Venting Needle
To effectively use the Single IV Air Venting Needle for breaking the vacuum in rigid fluid containers, follow these steps:
- Prepare the fluid container and giving set for use.
- Remove the sheath from the air inlet needle.
- Insert the needle into the injection port of the rigid container, which could be made of latex or non-latex materials. Commonly, these containers are glass bottles containing intravenous (IV) fluid.
- The vacuum within the container will naturally draw air through the needle's filter into the container. This process allows the fluid to drain into a primary solution set.
- The built-in filter on the needle is crucial as it prevents any contamination of the container's contents.
- Leave the air inlet needle in place for the entire duration of the fluid container's use.
It is important to note that the usage of this product is on the decline due to the lesser use of rigid containers for IV fluid administration and efforts to reduce needlestick injuries. Modern fluid administration sets often have an air inlet valve built into the spike/top chamber assembly.
However, the Single IV Air Venting Needle remains a vital tool in specific scenarios, such as with unvented administration sets and blood-giving sets. Additionally, there has been an increased usage in theatre settings, particularly with the introduction of IV paracetamol in 50 and 100 ml glass bottles.
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Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Use | Pneumothorax treatment, vacuum breaking |
| Material | Stainless steel needle, plastic hub |
| Filter | Hydrophobic filter incorporated |
| Sterility | Sterile, individually wrapped in peel pouch |
| Usage | Disposable, single-use |
| Packaging | Comes with a needle sheath |
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Where is the Single IV Air Venting Needle Commonly Used?
- Hospitals and Clinics: This needle is crucial in emergency rooms and intensive care units (ICUs), where rapid response to Pneumothorax is vital.
- Ambulatory Care: It serves as an essential instrument for paramedics managing field emergencies, providing immediate relief in critical situations.
- Operating Theatres: There's an increasing reliance on this needle in theatre settings, especially for administering intravenous paracetamol contained in glass bottles.
Frequently Asked Questions
The needle is primarily used for treating Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and breaking the vacuum in fluid bags, particularly in rigid containers like glass IV fluid bottles.
Yes, each needle is sterile, ensuring safe and hygienic use.
No, it is designed for single use only to prevent cross-contamination and maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
Each needle is individually wrapped in a peel pouch, maintaining its sterility until use.
It's widely used in hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms and ICUs, ambulatory care by paramedics, laboratories for fluid management, and increasingly in operating theatres, especially with IV paracetamol in glass bottles.
Yes, it comes with a filtered end to ensure safety and prevent contamination.
In clinical settings, it is used to treat Pneumothorax by attaching it to a syringe and inserting it into the chest cavity for immediate decompression, and to break the vacuum in fluid bags in rigid containers.
While this needle is still used in specific scenarios, modern fluid administration sets often include an air inlet valve as part of the spike/top chamber assembly, reducing the need for separate air venting needles.
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